as in canals
an open man-made passageway for water the Erie Canal was the first watercourse to connect the Hudson River with the Great Lakes
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Recent Examples of watercourses At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting. —
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
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One unforgettable highlight was taking a Winter Park scenic boat tour through lakes connected by canopied, tranquil canals.— Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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Venice, the historic Italian city known for its canals that serve as water traffic corridors, has been said to be sinking for nearly a century.— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Picnic in the shadow of ancient aqueducts.— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
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Students learn how their water travels from the Sierra Nevada through reservoirs, pipes and aqueducts to finally end up in their homes.— Molly McCrea, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Watercourses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/watercourses. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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